Most people have been feeling increased levels of stress especially the past few years.

Although we focus solely on individual counseling, very often people come to us because their relationships may be a source of stress.

Not only does ineffective communication harm relationships, it can erode self-esteem.

Four key listening skills are open-ended questions, summary statements, reflective statements, and neutral questions and phrases.

It’s important to have goals because they are good for your physical and mental health. Here are a few ideas:.

The treatment for a suicidal person varies, depending on severity and the underlying cause.

Choose a few of the strategies we use in therapy for depression outlined here.

Procrastination results in wasted time, lost opportunities, disappointing work performance, and generally feeling bad about yourself.

It’s true. Most of us are harder on ourselves than we would be anyone else.

Many people have a difficult time coping with the past because they are held back by unfinished business.

Change can make any of us feel a certain level of anxiety.

First, let’s start off with the good news that depression is treatable & may be preventable for many people especially when counseling is provided early.

Perfectionism is not the same as striving for excellence.

Loss of loved ones through death and divorce, loss of employment, loss of friends, for instance. These experiences are difficult for everyone.

Caregivers are often already grieving or feeling loss. There are things to be aware of as well as tips you can follow as a caregiver to help cope with the stress.